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Messier42 Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Utter

In what situation do you utter?
  

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messier42 In what situation do you utter? You utter a word. You utter sentences.

— CalifJim

  • messier42 In what situation do you utter?
  • You utter a word.
  • You utter sentences.
  • The focus is on the fact that you open your mouth and let the vocal folds vibrate.
  • You say something.
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messier42 In what situation do you utter?
You utter a word. You utter sentences. The focus is on the fact that you open your mouth and let the vocal folds vibrate. You say something. It's not a word that is normally used in ordinary contexts, but it is used fairly often in linguistics.

CJ
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Utter has more than one meaning. It can mean say, or make a sound.
He did not utter a word.
He uttered a groan.
It can mean complete, total.
She stared at him in utter amazement.
It can mean to distribute counterfeit money.
He was convicted of uttering a forged banknote.
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Blue JayIt can mean to distribute counterfeit money.
Wow! You must be very smart. Emotion: smile

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CalifJimNever heard of it.
It's probably a British usage. Now that I think about it, it can also be used concerning forged checks and other forged financial documents.
CalifJimWow! You must be very smart.
No, just bilingual in English.
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If you utter, do you speak very loudly in anger?
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In broad terms, 'utter' often means 'speak suddenly and dramatically'.
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Help me!!!! She uttered. Like this?
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No, it needs an object.
eg She uttered a cry for help.
eg She uttered 'I love you'.

Clive
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